Film will chronicle the tumultuous yet incredible life and career of Velez, who made headlines thanks to her on-and-off relationships with Gary Cooper and “Tarzan” star Johnny Weissmuller. Thesp was dubbed “The Mexican Spitfire” and “The Hot Pepper” because of her aggressive personality. In 1944, Velez took her own life at the age of 36. Her life was dramatized by Edie Sedgwick in Andy Warhol’s 1966 art film “Lupe.”

In addition to Jon Favreau’s “Cowboys & Aliens,” De La Reguera has appeared in the comedies “Nacho Libre” and “Cop Out.” Thesp had a recurring role on HBO’s “Eastbound and Down” and is currently filming Lionsgate’s supernatural horror pic “Jessabelle.”